A Word on 'Thoughts'

"We demolish arguments (5) and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ."   

                                                                                   2 Corinthians 10:4-5   CSB 

As we saw yesterday, our thoughts are built around our soul - mind, will and emotions and we need to keep a constant check in this area. In fact, Paul felt that our thought-life was so important that he told us to 'take every thought captive'. It is vital that we be in control here!

Jesus commented about the nature of Satan in John 8:44, 'he is a liar and the father of lies'. From this, we gain knowledge about the necessity to walk carefully. Satan twists the truth; rather like a serpent, he lies in wait until he is ready to show himself, he then crawls into the situation and attempts to convince us that we have it wrong. You must have had occasions when there is a voice in your head, telling you that this is the way you should go but somehow, it doesn't seem right. It may be luring you into a dangerous situation and you just don;'t have the faith to do it but, you feel guilty because you are feeling this way. These are mind games.

How do we know who is speaking - God or Satan? Firstly, Jesus told us 'Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world' John 14:27. When God speaks to us, there is a sense of peace about it all. When the devil speaks, then there is a sense of uncertainty. You just don't feel happy. When you feel this way, don't do it!

If we feel that it is God speaking to us, we then need to seek confirmation from Him. Proverbs 3:5-6 is ideal for this: 'Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. (6) In all your ways, know Him and He will make your paths straight.' Notice the part, 'do not rely on your own understanding'. It is vital you seek God's confirmation. 

Satan will:

CONVINCE   He is sweet-tongued and will try to hoodwink you into going his way. Refuse!

CONFUSE    He is experienced in twisting scripture around which, if you are not conversant with  bible knowledge, he will confuse you. Be careful and get some bible study started.

CONTROLS  Once he has accomplished the above, he will control and manipulate you, if you allow him. Don't!

It is imperative to know scripture; without this knowledge, you are like a petrol engine without petrol - useless. Watch your thoughts and learn your scripture.

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